Triathlon Training Articles
Practical, no-nonsense advice for the age-group triathlete. From time-crunched scheduling and race strategy to mindset and technical skills, this is where I share the "why" and "how" behind training smarter.
New here? Start with these guides:
• The Time-Crunched Triathlete: Maximising Limited Training Hours
• Why You’re Not Getting Faster: The Forgotten Role of Technical Skills in Triathlon
• Full Distance Race Strategy: Calm Execution Beats Chaos
• Strength Training for Triathletes: Build Strength and Crush Races
Beyond the Numbers: The 3 Durability Benchmarks That Build Real Performance
We have more sensors than sense. The modern triathlete is drowning in data yet becoming more fragile. Why? Because we are optimising for vanity metrics like FTP and VO2 Max, numbers that only matter when you are fresh. But the race doesn't happen in the first hour; it happens in the fourth. This manifesto challenges the "ceiling" mindset and introduces three benchmarks to measure your true Durability. Stop chasing the peak. Build the floor.
Open Water Swimming Tactics: Sighting, Drafting, and Race Execution
The transition from the pool to open water is where most age-groupers lose their race before it begins. It is not about fitness. It is about the cost of transport. Here is how to fix your navigation, drafting, and starts without adding volume.
How to Train For and Race Short-Course Triathlons
Short-course triathlons, like Sprint and Olympic distances, require unique strategies distinct from Ironman events due to their high intensity and shorter duration. This guide addresses training principles, race execution, and common mistakes. Incorporating short-course racing enhances speed, tactical skills, and mental resilience, benefiting long-course performances while fostering enjoyment in triathlon.
How to Nail Your First Triathlon Without Drowning, Crashing, or Bonking
Preparing for your first triathlon involves focused training in swim, bike, and run disciplines to improve performance without unnecessary fatigue. Key strategies include practicing in open water, smart pacing on the bike, and integrating brick workouts for run adaptation. Nutrition, effective transitions, and mental toughness are essential for race day success.
Challenge Roth – What Racing There Is Really Like
Roth stands out as a unique triathlon experience, drawing athletes for its festival-like atmosphere. However, the race week can overwhelm with distractions, making planning essential. Success relies on discipline, adaptability, and avoiding the temptation to expend energy too early. Athletes must balance excitement with strategy to perform well.
Heat Adaptation Strategies for Triathletes
Triathletes from cooler climates must prepare for hot racing conditions to avoid health risks and poor performance. Heat adaptation enhances endurance by improving body cooling efficiency. Key strategies include gradual heat training, hydration, smart pacing, and effective cooling techniques on race day. Monitoring symptoms and adjusting effort is crucial for safety.
Full Distance Race Strategy: Calm Execution Beats Chaos
Full distance racing rewards discipline, not drama. This piece covers pacing, fuelling, and the on-the-day decisions that keep you steady when the wheels start to wobble. Start here if you want a plan you can execute.
Unlock Unstoppable Race-Day Confidence: Beyond Physical Training
Race-day confidence doesn’t come from last-minute hype; it comes from months of consistent training, a clear plan, and a mind that’s already rehearsed the hard moments. This article shows you how to build that kind of calm, repeatable confidence so you stand on the start line knowing you’re ready, not hoping you are.